Players who require an additional challenge to their club training are invited to attend our development programs to help improve, ball mastery, turning techniques, 1v1 confidence, passing/receiving and shooting techniques.
Max 10 players in a session! Secure your space now.
PROFESSIONAL COACHING
All FFC Coaches are professionally qualified and have years of coaching experience across the UK, Europe and Australia. All coaches hold current Blue Cards. Programs directed by Dan Medhurst FFC Founder & former Chelsea FC Development Officer & QLD SAP Director.
INNOVATIVE TRAINING
Our program uses innovative training practices to provide players with an opportunity to master a skill through ball mastery, unopposed and opposed training environments. Players will develop confidence on the ball while also building a resilience to making a mistake.
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
Our coaching philosophy focuses on developing each individual player and pinpointing areas of development. Our specialised football curriculum has been built around the best players in the world and their technical abilities. Practices are designed around these identified super strengths.
FUN, SAFE & CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT
The academy program has been designed for advanced players with a hunger to develop, listen and learn new information. Players are challenged but supported in making mistakes to create an optimum learning environment .
OUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
FFC Academy provide a range of different development programs for players aged 7 to youth ages. See full details below…
U8 - U10
SKILLS PROGRAM
Technical training program for players who would like to improve their core skills. The program consists of practices to help players improve first touch, ball mastery and striking skills in a fun environment. Players must be good listeners and willing to take on new information. Players of all abilities welcome.
U8-U10
ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Advanced technical program for U8-U10 players who display an above average ability in training and matches. Designed for players who consistently show an above average ability in training and games. The program consists of advanced practices in a challenging but fun environment. Players must be good listeners. This is not a beginner program.
U7
NEXT STEP PROGRAM
Designed for players currently playing U7 football and progressing to U8 football in the following season. This Skills program is designed to prepare players for the transition from 4-A-Side football to 7-A-Side football. FFC experienced staff help players develop their technical skills while also introducing them to the use of space and positioning in a 7-A-Side game.
Delivered by Head Coach Dan Medhurst
SMALL GROUP
SUPER SIXES PROGRAM
Small groups of 4-6 players work with a highly qualified coach in high intensity, technical development sessions. The program focuses on 1v1 dominance, advanced passing & receiving and striking on goal. For players who consistently show an above average ability in training and games. This is not a beginner program. Available to advanced players aged 8 to 18.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS…
LOCATION & TRAINING TIMES
TERM 4
TUESDAY
U8 SKILLS PROGRAM
Day: Tuesday Term 4
Time: 5pm
Location: Curlew Park, Sandgate
Start Date: 13 October
Duration: 7 Weeks
Cost: $24 per session
Head Coach: Dan Medhurst
Groups U8 born 2018
Max 12 players per group
TUESDAY
U7 NEXT STEP PROGRAM
Day: Tuesday Term 4
Time: 5pm
Location: Curlew Park, Sandgate
Start Date: 13 October
Duration: 7 Weeks
Cost: $24 per session
Head Coach: Dan Medhurst
Groups U7 born 2019
Max 14 players per Term
THURSDAY
ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCED U9-U10
Day: Thursday
Time: 5-6.15PM
Location: St Patricks School Artificial
Start Date: 15 October
Duration: 7 Weeks
Cost: $27 per session
Head Coach: Dan Medhurst
Groups U9/U10 born 2017, 2016
Max 12 players per group
REGISTRATION
All program registrations must be completed online. Please note programs are booked for the entire block/term. We are unable to offer one off session registrations.